Quorum: meaning, definitions and examples
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quorum
[ หkwษหrษm ]
decision-making
A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. This ensures that enough voices are heard to make a proper decision. The specific number that constitutes a quorum can vary according to the governing rules of an organization or legislative body.
Synonyms
majority, minimum attendance, required number.
Examples of usage
- The committee reached a quorum, allowing them to vote on the proposal.
- Without a quorum, the meeting had to be postponed.
- State law mandates a quorum of at least five members for the council meeting.
- We need at least three members present to achieve a quorum for the board.
- A quorum was established with all required participants in attendance.
Translations
Translations of the word "quorum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quรณrum
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเฅเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Quorum
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuorum
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฒะพััะผ
๐ต๐ฑ kworum
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎ่ถณๆฐ (ใฆใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท quorum
๐ช๐ธ quรณrum
๐น๐ท kvorum
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์กฑ์ (jeongjoksu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุตุงุจ (niแนฃฤb)
๐จ๐ฟ kvรณrum
๐ธ๐ฐ kvรณrum
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๅฎไบบๆฐ (fว dรฌng rรฉn shรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ kvorum
๐ฎ๐ธ kvorum
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฒะพััะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quorum
๐ฒ๐ฝ quรณrum
Etymology
The term 'quorum' originates from the Latin word 'quorum,' which means 'of whom.' It was first used in the legal context in the 17th century, particularly in England, as a reference to the number of judges needed to make a legal decisiveness. The concept has evolved to encompass various types of assemblies, including legislative bodies and corporate meetings. Its history reflects the broader democratic principle of ensuring that decisions are made by a sufficient number of representatives rather than a mere few, promoting accountability and legitimacy in collective decision-making processes.